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EMPRENdayMIENTO Festival: Catalyzing the Future of Law Through Innovation and Collaboration in Madrid

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Madrid, Spain – The Madrid Bar Association will host its inaugural “EMPRENdayMIENTO” festival on May 23, aiming to inspire legal professionals and entrepreneurs to explore innovative avenues within the legal landscape. Under the theme “Entrepreneuring the law of the future,” the event is designed to be a gathering place for legal innovators, seasoned entrepreneurs, and practitioners to engage in a variety of interactive activities, including presentations, workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities. The festival is spearheaded by Abogacía Joven ICAM, which envisions it as an annual platform encouraging participants to launch legal projects while embracing digital … Read more

Fieldfisher Expands Madrid Office with Addition of International Arbitration Practice and New Partner, Pedro Claros

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Madrid, Spain – Fieldfisher, a law firm based in Madrid, has announced the appointment of Pedro Claros as partner and Head of Practice of the International Arbitration practice. This marks the first time that the firm will incorporate this practice area in its Spanish office. Joining Claros in his team will be Antonio Delgado, who will serve as international arbitration of counsel. Pedro Claros is a lawyer, arbitrator, and jurist with extensive experience in international litigation and arbitration since 1997. He possesses a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, … Read more

Unsung Hero: Lawyer Builds Public Law Department from Scratch at Madrid Office of Squire Patton Boggs

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Madrid, Spain – Antonio Bañón, the lawyer responsible for establishing the public law department at Squire Patton Boggs in Madrid, considers his division to be a valuable addition to the firm. Bañón, who prefers to work behind the scenes, describes his role as providing assistance and support in transactions involving public law. With a humble approach, he emphasizes that success for the firm translates to success for all team members. In an interview with Iberian Lawyer, Bañón highlights his background in law and business administration and management, along with his experience advising on public law … Read more